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Edinburgh based artist Andrea Geile creates unique and imaginative sculpture/plant projects. She studied visual art in Hanover, Germany, and has been working from her Scottish studio since 1996.

The garden is a scene of fascination for artist Andrea Geile who aims to create a contemporary version of 'Gartenkunst', challenging notions of garden art and land sculpture. Organic and architectural forms merge creating symbiotic relationships that reveal associations, through research in the sciences of Horticulture and Botany, between the landscape, the living environment and its architecture whether natural or inert. The material of Coreten steel is used for its many qualities, providing a soft surface and interacting with the landscape.
Andrea Geile's work consists of site-specific sculptures and installations for art exhibitions, private collections and public art commissions.
These projects are counterbalanced by a new development in her practice, her 'white work', which sees her develop temporary artist meetings and collaborations, allowing her to explore and experiment with new materials, thematic processes and techniques.

Edinburgh, September 2007

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The Iris Disc 2004

The Tulip Waltz. 3 sculptures, ca.150 x 50 x 20cm each Garden of The Hill House, Helensburgh. National Trust of Scotland Mild Steel Feb 2004 Photo: M.Wolchover

The Rhubarb Houses. During the exhibition these sculptures were used for forcing Rhubarb. By depriving the plants of natural light the stalks grow tender with high sugar content and a beautiful deep red colour thus improving the quality of the produce. The Hill House, Helensburgh. Mai 2004 Mild steel, painted ruby red inside. Photo by A.Bevan

The Leith Regatta. 100 miniature sailboats, carrying a cargo of Scottish wildflowers seeds are launched into the Water of Leith at Bonnington Bridge. Named after ships that passed though Leith's port, this Regatta is a public display of goodwill, involvement and charm, while commenting on biodiversity, changing economic landscapes, migration and distribution. Each boat is sponsored by a ship-owner with the proceeds going to the Water of Leith Conservation Trust. Once the race is complete, all boats become the property of the sponsor. The race will be followed by a picnic where the winner is presented with a trophy. A collaboration with Emma Herman-Smith for MAGAZINE07 at ESW as part of the Edinburgh Arts Festival. Photo: M.Wolchover

The Andreae Leaf. 220x60cm April 2004 Private Collection, Edinburgh. Photo: M.Wolchover

Photinia Tree Sculpture. This public art commission is in Kelty, Fife. The site is a new housing development embedded in a rural landscape. By bringing the surrounding nature into the development I hope to enhance a positive sense of place. The site has been landscaped with a sculpture placed in a small grove of six Photinia Red Robin trees. The sculpture mirrors the outline of the trees and matches their final height. The 'canopy' part of the sculpture has Photinia leaf patterns cut out of the surface. The leaves are then slightly folded out and in, breaking the surface and adding an extra dimension. 2008

Lucky Clover, Phyto-Geographical Survey. Temporary exhibition of 84 Bags containing Oxalis rhizomes, instructions and a plant marker in the shape of a house. The audience were invited to take a bag home and to look after the growing clover and to pass on cuttings. Thus facilitating the migration of plants and spreading 'Luck'. International Artist Symposium 'Fluechtig' August 2006 in Hanover, Germany. Photo:A.Geile

The Dundas Leaf Puzzle. Festival Exhibition 2006 at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh. Coreten Steel Photo by M.Wolchover

Portrait in May. Wooden shed, vegetable plants and flowers. I am planning to do a series of different seasonal versions throughout the year. Temporary installation for the Human/Nature exhibition at Patriothall Gallery. May 2008.

Armour's Meadow. 98 steel poles meandering through the meadow towards the lake. The Scottish Gallery Summer Exhibition at Mellerstain House. June 2007 Photo by M.Wolchover

Mellerstain Buxus Ring. Eight Buxus sempervivum balls in a line with eight Taxus Trees and Coreten Steel. The Scottish Gallery Summer Exhibition at Mellerstain House. June 2007 Photo by M.Wolchover

The Cypress Glow Ring is a new sculpture developed for the SURVEY exhibition at the RSA, Edinburgh. The south- west corner of the RSA building poses an interesting challenge regarding its size, the surrounding architecture and the proximity of Princess Street gardens. It is a contemporary version of a classic bosquet (French, from Italian bosco,


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